web DeskSolving the problem of dragon fruit flooding the market, Chaiyaphum farmers have processed them into a delicious, sweet and fragrant dessert called ‘Kanom Kaew Kuan Jai’ that is so delicious and sweet that you want to eat it again and again. They can barely make it fast enough, selling it for only 10 baht per piece, generating an additional income of over 30,000 baht per month.
At this time, dragon fruit in Kao Ya Dee Subdistrict, Kaeng Khro District, Chaiyaphum Province, is abundantly available on the market, along with Phu Ruea District, Loei Province, causing a glut in the market, with prices remaining at only 20 baht per kilogram.
Mr. Chatulada, 37 years old, the son of the orchard owner, said that the price of dragon fruit has fallen, so he thought of processing it in many ways. But he settled on ‘Kanom Kaew Kuan Jai’ by mixing dragon fruit with cashew nuts, white sesame seeds, and using fresh coconut milk to help stir the dragon fruit. Mix it with other ingredients without flour, stir for about 3 hou
rs. The taste is soft and smooth, delicious. Once you eat it, you can’t stop. It’s even better when eaten with orange juice, fruit juice or coffee. The response is good. It is considered to add value to agricultural products, creating an additional income of no less than 30,000 baht per month. Plus, there is a guarantee award for 3rd runner-up of processed Phu Laen Kha local food.
Source: Thai News Agency
